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What kind of HOMEGROWN are you?: Earth Mama

A bit about me:: HOMEGROWN Shepherdess
Any questions, concerns, ideas, volunteering can be sent to me here or at Cornelia at Farm Aid -dot-org

Latest greatest meal cooked at home:: I'm currently writing a CSA Cookoff blog series - the beet stacks with minted goat cheese were the bomb.

Currently reading:: The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, Martha Stewart (always), a biography of Robert Frost

Currently listening to:: Fleet Foxes
Brother Cleve's hillbilly mix CD
Melvins
70s arena rock
Baroness
Torche
The Avett Brothers

My latest DIY project:: Container gardens, upholstery, and finding uses for all the dang veggies in my fridge!

Web site I recommend:: http://www.whorange.net

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CSA Cookoff has tons of seasonal recipes, too!

Started Nov 21, 2012

Got Aphids!! Using wheast to attract ladybugs?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by sue woods Jan 26, 2013.

Transplanting / potting-up tomato seedlings: What's your method?
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CSA Cookoff: Watermelon Feta Salad

Move over arugula. This is my new favorite summer salad. So simple, sweet and savory.

The pile.

Watermelon Feta Salad

serves 2 as a meal, 4 as a side

Ingredients:

6-8 Cups rip watermelon, cold and cubed

1/4…

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Posted on July 17, 2012 at 2:50pm

Berry Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

June is berry recipe time! Add your berry recipe to the member blogs for a chance to win a copy of Ian Knauer's "The Farm: Rustic Recipes For A Year Of Incredible Food".

I love this recipe from my mom so much, that it replaced wedding cake at my…

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Posted on June 15, 2012 at 9:57am — 1 Comment

A Letter From My Farmer - It's Spring!

It was so nice to be able to picture the beginnings of the food I will be eating this summer, and what farmer Steve is up to as the ground awakens again. I thought I would share it with you, too!

An example of my CSA share - can't wait!!

Hello all!

Well, I have started planting in the greenhouse, so no matter what the calendar…

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Posted on March 12, 2012 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

This less-than-wintry winter we’re having here in New England has got me thinking about how to fake winter – at least the indoors part – with warming, savory foods. Part of the fun of winter is holing up inside, keeping cozy, and cooking a pot of something good. Casseroles are something good. Retro in style, usually creamy and easily portable (if one chose to leave…

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Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Chicken Soup With Love <3

We held a Soup Swap this weekend and now we have a good stockpile of yummy homemade soups, made by friends, to get us through the winter!

This recipe pulls from a variety of sources: Julia Child and a few chefs I’ve known for the stock, this…

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Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

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At 4:20pm on September 9, 2008, johna said…: Thanks! I love it so much. Almost as much as asparagus :)

At 2:54pm on October 6, 2008, Mark said…: Thanks but I have no idea how to do that! I'm a bit slow when it comes to this tech stuff - but now I have motivation to change that!

At 3:15pm on October 6, 2008, Ed Bailey said…: Ohhhh.... I have boot envy. Congratulations on growing your own... social network!

At 4:35pm on October 6, 2008, Carrie Cox said…: Thanks, I can't wait to get to know some more people on here!!

At 8:54pm on October 6, 2008, Caroline Malcolm said…: Hi Cornelia!! This is SO cool!! Such a great idea. I hope all is well and the office has calmed down after the concert chaos! It was a wonderful day, and I hope you had as much fun as I did. Tell everyone I said hi :)

At 1:14pm on October 7, 2008, Kelli said…: thanks! i will be sure to put some pics up once its finished!

At 9:03pm on October 8, 2008, annie farrell said…: Great Pig Pic, Thanks!!
Sorry I didn't see you at the concert,
next time!

At 9:30pm on October 9, 2008, Misty said…: This website is amazing! I am so happy to be part of the community :)

At 9:52am on October 10, 2008, Maya Joseph said…: Yes, I think so, unless there's more than one! Hi Cornelia! Did you set all this up? If so, well done!

At 9:49am on October 14, 2008, Shelley Rogers said…: Hi Cornelia! Thanks for the welcome! Did I meet you at Farm Aid?

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Young & Green: Mia sells “Whoa! Purple carrots!”

Meet GrowNYC Youthmarket SUPERSTAR Mia Fanuzzi, age 16 One funny thing that customers would always say was “Whoa, purple carrots!” Purple carrots were very new to a lot of our customers and they were always really excited to learn about the vegetable. Hi, my name is Mia Fanuzzi and I attend Fieldston School as a […]

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HOMEGROWN Life: 10 Repurposed (Free or Cheap) Items You Should Have

I was puttering around in the yard when I realized that we sure have a lot of random crap around our yard. I guess you can’t call it crap because it’s all really, really useful stuff. None of these items’ primary use is for gardening or livestock keeping but here we are using them all […]

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